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Newspaper
Roblin Review
Location
Roblin, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1955
Page
6
Mrs Milorgan Kelso was one of the lucky winners at Russell's two car Bingo last week. She won a brand new car and Father Kelso is relieved to drive his own vehicle now. Monster Hall O at Roblin set for Friday October 7.
The United Church presbytery met at Roblin under Rev Ray’s chairmanship with Rev Fy Mar Pha hity as secretary. New members Rev M McLean Rev E Jarvis and Rev G Weolel joined. discussions stressed stewardship, abstinence, evangelism, Lord's Day worship, Bible study and ministry calling. The gathering closed with a revival hopeful message and supper hosted by the Women’s Association.
A restaurant hostess guides a diner to a corner table where a red headed “talker” shares a surprising precept about self love. He urges joy in oneself to inspire kindness in others, then reveals he owns the place. The diner ends with a lighthearted reflection on value and family life.
Advice emphasizes unloading firearms before storage or handling to prevent accidents. It warns that many deaths occur when a shooter does not know a gun is loaded and stresses keeping guns and ammunition out of reach of children and unauthorized persons.
Miss Mary Fediniuk and Miss Emily Werbowsk eff Thursday for Toronto Ontario. Mr and Mrs J W Lamb and Joan left Sept 22 to spend winter with daughter Kathryn Lamb in Phoenix Arizona. Mr and Mrs Gordon Wark and family of Regina and Mr and Mrs Russell Wark and son Tommy of Whitetex Sask visited at the Wark home over the weekend. Pte Herby Branconnier Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry of Togo left Saturday for Calgary and leaves Oct 14 for Germany where he will be stationed for two years. Mr and Mrs E Bowley and of Vancouver BC are fag at the home of his par Mr and Mrs Dave Bowley. By popular request the Ladies Auxiliary of the Canadian Legion B E S L will be holding another games of card parties starting Oct 18 in the Legion Club rooms.
The Stork Club reports two births in Roblin area. Mr and Mrs Edward Zimmer of Shelmouth welcomed a son on Sept 21. Mr and Mrs Mike Stasiuk of Roblin welcomed a son on Sept 23.
Canada enacts the new Unemployment Insurance Act effective October 2. It shifts contributions from daily to weekly earnings, adds three higher earnings classes, and revises the contribution scale. The weekly system standardizes stamps and records across six, five, or four day weeks, easing short term employment calculations. The higher classes extend benefit ranges amid rising living costs, with contributions now spanning one to fourteen percent, a narrower spread than before.
The British and Foreign Bible Society held its annual meeting at Mrs. Hammond's home on Wednesday September 21 at 3 p.m. Miss Offrey presided and opened with Psalm 1199 16. Rev Waddell led prayers. Minutes were read, Mrs. Hammond elected President and Mrs. Souter Sec-Treas. Miss Arnott received a gift for 15 years of service. Town canvassing planned with groups assigned to portions. Churches in Roblin to announce on Sunday October 2.
The Rohiin and District Chamber of Commerce held its last regular meeting at the Masonic Temple with thirteen members present. Discussions covered hall rental, Red Cross Blood Donor Clinics, nuisance grounds, and upcoming tag days after a September 24 collection of 82.68 dollars. A retiring executive dinner was planned and committees appointed for Christmas arches and event logistics.
Ellen Frame, Worthy Grand Matron of Manitoba's Eastern Star, visits Roblin Chapter with guests from Winnipeg Souris Brandon and more. Charles Coates and family present the Chapter with the original electric baton for Manitoba. A banquet followed the meeting.
The Inter-Mountain Association met at Rev M Ames home in Gilbert Plains on Sept 20. Officers for the coming year were Rev E Bennett Grandview president Rev O'Brien Gilbert Plains vice president and Rev D M Hammond Roblin secretary. The group reaffirmed a stance against increased gambling and urged congregations to refrain from bingo sweepstakes and raffles. Membership includes Anglican United Pentecostal and Free Methodist ministers.
Marriage vows exchanged by Ann Heleh daughter of Mrs Mary Haras and the late Geo Haras and Bohdan Joseph son of Mr and Mrs Wm Lesack in a ceremony led by Rev Swetz at the Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Church of Endeavor Sask on Sept 17 at 4 pm. The bride wore a lace and nylon tulle gown with a bouffant skirt and carried a cascade of Talisman roses. Attendants included Carole Kowal with flower girls Patty Anderson and Shirley Yorkin. Best man was Ernest Storozynsky. Afterward the couple, Dr and Mrs Lesack, left for a motor trip to the west coast and plan to reside in Transcona.
An awkward man concludes a dance and thanks his partner stating he will remember the dance. The partner replies with a pun about elephants never forgetting, reflecting light humor in the moment.
Citizens show little interest as the upcoming election nears with few discussions or visible campaigns in the community. Officials urge turnout and note anticipated issues may shape the ballot.
The text notes that last Friday brought snow as a reminder winter is near and urges pulling storm windows and doors from storage for readiness.
Color comes to Roblin with painted exteriors seen on many houses this summer. The town could lead Manitoba with bold color schemes and, if trees are added along residential areas, would become prettier with elm, ash, or oak lining streets.
A parental tip filled note describes simple DIY hacks for summer chores at home. Suggestions include digging nails into soap to keep dirt off, using a repurposed fruit basket for waxes and rags, stiffening fringed rugs with soap, recycling discarded nylons to protect paint and as sanding aids, and guiding safety with a October slogan Be Bright Not Bruised. A flashlight by the back door and reminders to children and husbands not to leave toys or tools outside round out the informal household guidance.
The Explorers opened the season at Makaroff United Church on September 22. Officers elected: President Eric Pound, Secretary Doris Beck, Vice-president Gladys Duffy, News Reporter Doris Beck. The Young People joined for the meeting. Next gathering set for October 6 at the church.
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